Helping a Family Member Who Doesn’t Want Your Help Tuesday, October 25, 2016 6:30 – 8:00 pm Presenter: Donna Tanner, MSW, LICSW In this workshop, you will learn why older family members may resist our efforts to help them. This session will provide strategies for staying effective and involved as a caregiver without burning out. […]

Supporting a Family Member with Memory Loss Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 6:30-8:00 pm Presenter: Bill Amt, MSW, LICSW When an older adult has increased memory loss and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, it can be challenging for them and their family members. This session will provide tips for how to effectively […]

Is it time to make a move? Moving to a senior community makes sense for many older adults, but the decision-making process can be overwhelming. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to know if moving is the right choice, and how to have family conversation about moving. We’ll also review the best way to find […]

Is your relative reluctant to receive help or discuss changes in their mood, memory, abilities, or habits? In this workshop, you will learn why older family members may resist our […]

Registration is closed for this event. When an older adult has increased memory loss and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, it can be challenging for them […]

Legal Counsel for the Elderly in partnership with Iona Senior Services are proud to announce Public Benefits Check-Up Day 2019. If you are 60 or older, reside in the District of Columbia, and have low to moderate income, you may be eligible for public benefits offered to older adults within the District of Columbia. View […]

MacArthur Genius Fellow Anne Basting’s newest book, Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care, tells the story of how she pioneered a radical change in how we […]